Pam Beesly found out Donna Newton was cheating on Michael Scott in “The Office.” How? Newton was wearing heart-shaped earrings, and a woman would never buy those for herself.
Heart-shaped jewelry has been the focal point of an ongoing discourse on juvenility. Many believe the love symbol is something men assume women would like, but in reality, it’s seen as a tacky substitute for sumptuous accessories.
The gaudy configuration is often perceived as an impersonal gift and should be geared toward younger audiences. Many women affiliate heart-shaped necklaces with high school ex-boyfriends who made a measly attempt at purchasing cheap jewelry for their girlfriends.
Others see it as a way of wearing their heart on their sleeve. When sporting a chain that proudly dangles a large heart pendant, it sends out a message of unavailability. Another individual has already given their heart to them, and no other heart can fit on their chest.
People who consider themselves to be hopeless romantics find the blood-pumping organ to be a charming emblem of prospering love. It shows the timeless piece is a direct symbol of their significant other’s love for them.
It doesn’t have to signify love between two people. Heart-shaped jewelry can represent self-infatuation. Going on a solo shopping trip and purchasing this pendant can be seen as a reclamation. It doesn’t have to be a fallback for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift, it can be an indication of inner fortitude.
Love it or hate it, this style of jewelry is here to stay. However, if you’re planning on surprising your significant other with a heart-shaped ring, you may want to think twice.
